Northern Hemisphere

5 Incredibly Wonderful Trees Like the stunning sentinels of Nature, trees stand guard over the various landscapes they appear on. They provide a refuge for many species of insects and various animals alike. They also provide food, both for the wild animals of the world and we humans as well. In addition, they are a […]

Goose-Beaked Whale Facts The often-overlooked Goose-Beaked Whale actually represents the most widely distributed of all known varieties of beaked whales. The scientific name of this rather remarkable animal (Ziphius cavirostris) derives from a combination of both Greek and Latin words. The first known description of this species occurred in 1823, by French anatomist Georges Cuvier. […]

Reindeer Facts The name Reindeer applies to a variety of deer native to a specific, and rather harsh, section of the world. Interestingly, individuals of this impressive species often vary much more widely in color and size than most animals. In addition to the simple facts of its beauty, one fact sets this creature apart […]

Rainbow Eucalyptus Facts The living kaleidoscope known as the absolutely beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus forms the only species of eucalyptus tree endemic to the Northern Hemisphere. It can also now be found growing in numerous other parts of the world. This has come about due to its (eminently understandable) popularity as an ornamental tree. Yet beauty […]

Wolfsbane Facts Wolfsbane serves as one of the common names given to a genus of more than 250 different plants. Also, almost every known variety of Wolfsbane ranks as extremely poisonous. It remains most commonly seen in mountainous regions. This genus also most typically grows in soil that stays rather highly retentive of moisture […]

Mountain Pine Beetle Facts The truly devastating Mountain Pine Beetle is a diminutive species of bark beetle. Despite its size, it represents a highly destructive force in its endemic range. This insect appears to have evolved as native to a rather wide swathe of the Northern Hemisphere, compared to other species of beetle. This invertebrate […]

Carolina Silverbell Facts Carolina Silverbell serves as the name of a truly lovely species of tree endemic to a rather restricted portion of the Northern Hemisphere. This breathtaking specimen also possesses a moderate rate of growth, and an average lifespan of this tree equals about 100 years. Since its wood develops as both soft and closely […]

Golden Tortoise Beetle Facts The Golden Tortoise Beetle represents a rather incredible looking insect found in the leaf beetle family. It also remains native to a specific portion of the Northern Hemisphere. Fascinatingly, it evolved to feed only on a specific family of plants, the Connolvulaceae. This family includes morning glories, bindweeds, and sweet potatoes. […]

Begonia Facts Begonia serves as the common name for any of the plant species within a certain genus. This genus includes more than 1,400 known species. All recognized varieties within this enormous appear to be endemic to either tropical or subtropical climates. They also remain quite popular as ornamental houseplants. In most of its native range, […]

Spanish Moss names a unique flowering plant that grows on several species of large trees. Most commonly, this plant occurs on either Bald Cypress or Southern Oak trees. Spanish Moss also remains endemic to a wide swathe of the Northern Hemisphere. This range extends from the southeastern United States to the West Indies. It appears […]